Medical device including structure for crossing an occlusion in a vessel
US8419658B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 6, 2006 |
| Grant date | Apr 16, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 17, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/09183
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Medical devices comprising a tubular member are disclosed, where the tubular member can have thread members disposed on a distal portion of the tubular member. If the medical device encounters an occlusion, the medical device can be rotated, which can allow the thread members to engage and penetrate the occlusion, in some cases forming a pathway through the occlusion.
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